That is a great take on an all too common part of life. The veracity of the emotion is admirable and kept the pressure on the reader to consider the tragedy not only on an individual level but something much bigger. Thanks for posting this via 1SW, it was a wonderful read.

Absolutely stunning and so strong! Very very well done, also find within this, historical placement, that never forgets, spreading roots...perhaps ones that have grown in such fantastic meaning as your words...it is this type of writing with all it carries that could in effect make an impact of change for the better. ~ I am truly in awe. Great talent you hold! ~April

Powerful poem. The metaphor of an Oak, life, and people to human behavior of disgust historically totally bringing it to today.In all its sad truth I love this poem and I really like your style. I shall follow you. :)

Mm, damn, I love it when they pack a good hard punch - and your lines always seem to manage. Potent story for us, told through vivid imagery and hard-hitting language. Lines like pissing "at the feet of a God" leave the reader reeling even as they pull them deeper in - emotionally charged, satisfying throughout. Fine, fine work.

You poem is amazing it is so bold and so strong I love the image of the tree but at the same time this image in words comes to lifehttp://gatelesspassage.com/2011/10/03/memories-and-photographs-of-you/